We're celebrating Scotland's capital with a new video, and we share top tips for what to get up to in the city. Remember remember the 5th of November...read on for our pick of the best Bonfire night celebrations and winter festivals.
Discover Edinburgh
Want to take a look inside our 5* Edinburgh Central hostel?

Check out our latest video by vlogger Migrating Miss. She spent an amazing weekend in the capital, staying a couple of nights at our flagship hostel. She can't wait to show you around this award-winning city!


History, comedy, science, music, art & culture...there is so much to discover in Scotland's Festival City.

We had a chat with Edinburgh Manager Janet at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel. She gave us some great ideas for the best things to do in Edinburgh this season.
Fireworks & festivals
BONFIRE NIGHT
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Get on down to the 'big yin' - the biggest and best free fireworks display in Glasgow.
BONFIRE NIGHT
Bught Park , Inverness
Check out the Giant Bonfire and a fabulous 20-minute musical fireworks display.
Winter is coming...
Already in the mood for festive markets, live music and traditional ceilidhs? Then Oban Winter Festival , which is on from November 16th to 25th, is for you!
Hogmanay in the Highlands
Properties still available...
Crianlarich - sleeps up to 55 people
Oban Lodge - sleeps 20-28
Gairloch Sands - sleeps 30
Ratagan - sleeps 38
Thinking about going away for
New Year?

Bring in the bells with your family and friends at your very own Highland hideaway.

Our hostels are located in stunning locations, and are available for private hire. If you're planning a post-Christmas-break, book your stay today & make this New Year the best one yet!
Switch off at Loch Ossian
Travel bloggers Watch Me See and Wayfaring Kiwi went exploring in the Highlands at the start of October.

They stayed at Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, swapping the fast pace of the city for a taste of the wild. They also climbed Beinn na Lap - their first Munro!
Join our board...
We're looking for highly motivated individuals across all age groups, backgrounds and experience to join our board of trustees . If you want to do something great and believe you have the enthusiasm, skills and experience to help shape the future of hostelling in Scotland, then we would love to hear from you!